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Top Kansas City news: One dead after train hits SUV; mystery orbs spotted in sky; more

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Published on June 21, 2019
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Kansas City.

2 orbs spotted in Kansas City sky prompt numerous calls to KMBC

Objects are likely balloons from DARPA flight test.

Read the full story on KMBC.

USA Gymnastics eyes Kansas City as a training site, but there's no timeline for a decision

Kansas City is under consideration to become a USA Gymnastics national team training center site. 

Read the full story on KCUR.

1 killed when train, SUV collide Thursday night in Kansas City

One person was killed when an SUV and train collided at North Chouteau Trafficway and East Front Street, Kansas City police said.

Read the full story on KMBC.

McDonald's Kansas City burger in UK starts barbecue feud

McDonald's has started a trans-Atlantic barbecue feud with the introduction of a Kansas City-themed hamburger in the U. K. Outgoing Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Sly James said Tuesday that the fast-food chain should "stay in your lane" in a tweet that included a picture of what he says a "real" burger looks like. 

Read the full story on KOMO News .

Working for you(th): Kansas City nonprofit helps send over a dozen students to college

Some impressive Kansas City students are getting a nice boost from a local nonprofit called Giving Hope and Help. Their initiative, the "Education is your Passport Scholarship Fund," is helping send 15 metro students to college. 

Read the full story on Fox 4 Kansas City.


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